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Observations
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- 1What is observational technique?When the investigator examines behaviour through watching the participant and writing it down.
- 2What are the strengths of the observational technique?If it's a naturalistic observation then it is high in ecological validity.
- 3What are the weaknesses of the observational technique?Demand characteristics can occur, the Hawthorne effect can be apparent in overt observations and different observers may interpret different behaviour differently.
- 4Name and define 2 types of structural observation.Time sampling - observations are made at regular time intervals and coded.
Event sampling - a tally chart is kept for each time a type of behaviour occurs. - 5What is the operationalisation of variables?Deciding on a way to compare and test variables in a fashion that is measurable.
- 6What is a pilot study?A practise test to see what variables must be controlled.
- 7What are demand characteristics?Cues that might reveal your aim. Participants change behaviour to conform to expectations. E.g: Hans the horse.
- 8What are direct and indirect investigator effects?The body language and language of the experimenter may influence the response of the participants. It can be direct (as a response of interaction with participant) or indirect (as a result of the study design).
- 9What is experimental realism?When the task is engaging so the participant pays attention and forgets that they're being observed.
- 10What is the Hawthorne effect?The tendency for participants to alter their behaviour if they know they're being observed.
- 11What is a participant observation?When the observer acts as part of the group being watched.
- 12What is a non-participant observation?When the experimenter doesn't become part of the group being observed.
- 13What is the difference between covert and overt observations?Covert - the research is carried out undercover
Overt - the researcher makes their identity and purpose known the group being observed.
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